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**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 08:54 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- It snowed in Arizona Wednesday, so the Match Play golf tournament was delayed. Sleet, slush, snow. In Arizona. Yikes.

-- Underrated thing: how college referees in their 50's/60's work 5-6 games a week. Its not easy running up and down with college kids, but 3-man crews obviously make it a lot easier than it was with two-man crews.

-- Northwestern was down 28-12 at home at halftime last night; how long before they go out and get a coach who will at least play entertaining ball? I want to be Bruce Pearl's agent; Northwestern should definitely hire him.

-- James Harden hung 46 on his old team, with eight rebounds, six assists, as the Rockets upset Oklahoma City 122-119. Wow.

-- Sacramento Kings saved $3.7M with its trade Wednesday with Houston; saving money is about all the Kings are good at.

-- Montclair State's womens' hoop team is 26-0, but won't host any NCAA tournament games, because New Jersey wants to legalize sports betting. I wish I was making that up, but its true.

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Armadillo: Thursday’s List of 13: Things I’m watching for this baseball season

13) With Houston moving to the AL West, there are 15 teams in both leagues now, which means interleague play will be a daily fact of life. Hows that going to work out?

12) Josh Hamilton switched teams within the same division, which doesn’t happen a lot for star players, then he ripped the Dallas-Fort Worth area, not really sure why. Angel-Ranger games figure to be interesting this year.

11) Halos have Trout-Hamilton-Pujols in the middle of the lineup, and $24M Vernon Wells riding the pine; they should jog in the AL West right? They’re still lacking at 3B and in bullpen, so we’ll see about that.

10) Astros’ entire team makes less money than Alex Rodriguez this season, and ARod may not even play after hip surgery. Houston was terrible in the NL LY, now their roster is further stripped down and they’re in a better league. I think their management knows what they’re doing, but in baseball, a total overhaul like this takes some time- they figure to draft very high for the next couple years, at least.

9) Bronx Bombers owe ARod $114M over next five years; this is great on many levels, mainly that ARod appears to be washed up, or at least severely over-the-hill. If Robinson Cano jumps ship (Dodgers??) after this year, the new Bronx ballpark could become a very expensive mausoleum for a fading franchise.

8) Carl Crawford’s career numbers in no way suggest a $20M annual salary, but that’s what he makes; his agent’s 3% take ($600,000 a year) is more than what the President of the US makes. Very curious to see how CC does in Chavez Ravine, where he’ll undoubtedly be more comfortable than in Boston. Veteran players switching leagues don't always thrive.

7) Royals GM Dayton Moore knows he is gone if Kansas City sucks again this year, so he dumped prospects Myers/Odorizzi to Tampa Bay for James Shields, in hopes of winning enough games to save his job; this is the worst possible scenario for a franchise.

Shields has a lot of miles on him and while he’s effective, he’s not a big-time ace. Tampa Bay fleeced the Royals if Myers is what most scouts think he is, a big-time bat. Moore will get fired and the Royals will start yet another in a long line of rebuilding projects.

6) Pirates’ last winning season was 1992; they’ve had strong first halves the last two years, but then faded badly late in both seasons.

Bucs extended manager Clint Hurdle thru 2014; is this the year Pittsburgh has a winning record?

5) If the season started today, Mets’ starting OF would be Lucas Duda-Colin Cowgill-Marlon Byrd. Did I mention the Mets are a big market team, with a brand new stadium? How is this your starting outfield?

4) With enhanced instant replay tabled until 2014, will the umpires screw up as many obvious calls as they did last year? How hard would it be to put enhanced replay into place this season? Apparently MLB is not sure if they want to have a challenge system like the NFL or review anything close.

I’m in favor of the challenge system, only review things deemed important by one of the managers.

3) Which major league star gets hurt playing in the goofy World Baseball Classic? Its only once every four years, but still, how can any team allow its pitchers to compete in this?

2) Toronto Blue Jays are favored to win the AL East this year, after the Orioles made the playoffs LY; think about that one for a second. Lot of money being spent in this division, with not much return on the buck.

1) Then there are the Dodgers, who spent $100M to refurbish Dodger Stadium this winter, and will have the largest payroll to ever start a season. No pressure on Don Mattingly, who has yet to show much as a skipper. Pressure is squarely on him, but he has a lot of chips to play with.

He shouldn’t worry that Tony LaRussa is sitting out there without a job. Nope, not at all.

**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 08:55 AM

How to safely bet MLB spring training action

Heading south to catch some MLB spring training action or even tuning in during a lazy afternoon is harmless. You get to check out the newest crop of players and pitchers while catching up with some of your old favorites.

But the second you start betting on spring training baseball, you might be in trouble. The majority of sharp bettors stay clear of spring training because there is no discernible edge over the sportsbooks. And that’s a big red light when it comes to pro handicappers.

“While logic would tend to dictate playing on the team putting more of its better players on the field, that is not really the way that many of the games play out,” pro handicapper David Malinsky says of the exhibition baseball. “When starters are on the field, they often lack any real urgency and instead just focus on slowly getting into shape, not risking injury. Meanwhile, when younger players were on the field they would be playing much harder, trying to either win a job immediately or create a favorable impression that could lead to an earlier call-up later in the season.”

The sharps’ logic makes percent sense. But there is one colossal conundrum: Sports bettors love action.

If we all did the right things we would be thinner, not smoke or drink, eat more fruits and vegetables and watch Dancing With The Stars with our significant other every week. Guess what, maybe half those things happen for awhile and then, faster than a line drive, we do what we want.

If you are going to wager on spring training baseball, place yourself in the best possible situation to win by following these tips.

Start cautiously

Be very limited the first week because managers will experiment a great deal, trying a few players in different positions and mixing veterans and potential rookies in the starting lineup for the first four or five innings. Always stay away from games with split squads, as nobody but the skipper and his staff know how the team will be divided.

Find the right situations

Starting the second week of spring training, it is imperative to know the starting pitcher, as he will frequently start throwing all his pitches and work three to five innings depending on pitch counts. What bettors are seeking is a staff ace matched against a No. 5 starter. This does not guarantee success, but this shaky hurler might be more hittable under the pressure of trying to make the show.

“I have never bet preseason baseball since there are too many variables that can get in the way,” says Covers Expert Matt Fargo. “Yet, one advantage that bettors have in these exhibition games is information. Similar to NFL preseason games where coaches give out their player rotations and game plans, managers in baseball are very up front on how long starters will be pitching for and what sort of lineups they are going with.”

Betting the better “team”

Bet on the more talented roster, taking into account the entire makeup of the team. It’s not a coincidence that the New York Mets finished 9-20 while Detroit went 20-8 last spring.

Ride hot teams and fade bad clubs

Because you are betting money lines, if any squad is winning game after game or losing in similar fashion, bet for or against the respective teams, since the outcome means nothing to the manager who is making certain his club is ready to start the season.

**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 08:56 AM

NFL Combine betting: Props, head-to-heads, over/under odds

The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off Thursday. Sportsbooks have posted odds on single events, head-to-head player prices and if all-time NFL Combine records will fall in 2013. Check them out below:

Best Time Recorded In The 40 Yard Dash

4.35 Seconds or more -114
4.34 Seconds or less -114

Most Bench Presses By Any Player

Over 42.5 Bench Presses -114
Under 42.5 Bench Presses -114

Highest Vertical Jump By Any Player

42.5 or More -114
42.4 or Under -114

Player to Record Most Bench Presses (h2h)

Luke Joeckel -120
Eric Fisher -120

Fastest Time in the 40 Yard Dash by Geno Smith

Over 4.77 seconds -120
Under 4.77 seconds -120

Fastest Time in the 40 Yard Dash by Giovani Bernard

Over 4.49 seconds -120
Under 4.49 seconds -120

Fastest Time in the 40 Yard Dash by Matt Barkley

Over 4.75 seconds -180
Under 4.75 seconds +135

Fastest Time in the 40 Yard Dash by Eddie Lacy

Over 4.47 Seconds +135
Under 4.47 Seconds -180

Fastest Time in the 40 Yard Dash by Cordarrelle Patterson

Over 4.37 seconds -120
Under 4.37 seconds -120

Fastest Time in the 40 Yard Dash by Stedman Bailey

Over 4.39 seconds -120
Under 4.39 seconds -120

Highest Vertical Jump by Geno Smith

Over 35.5 inches -120
Under 35.5 inches -120

Highest Vertical Jump by Eddie Lacy

Over 37 inches +105
Under 37 inches -145

Highest Vertical Jump by Cordarrelle Patterson

Over 40.5 inches -120
Under 40.5 inches -120

Player to Record the Fastest 40 Yard Dash (h2h)

Keenan Allen -130
DeAndre Hopkins -110

Player to Record the Fastest 40 Yard Dash (h2h)

Eddie Lacy -120
Giovani Bernard -120

Player to Record the Fastest 40 Yard Dash (h2h)

Matt Barkley +114
Geno Smith -155

Player to Record Most Bench Presses (h2h)

Eddie Lacy -150
Giovani Bernard +110

Player to Record Most Bench Presses (h2h)

Bjoern Werner -145
Barkevious Mingo +105

Fastest Time in the 40 Yard Dash by Dee Milliner

Over 4.38 seconds -170
Under 4.38 seconds +130

Highest Vertical Jump by Dee Milliner

Over 38.5 inches -110
Under 38.5 inches -130

Player to Record Most Bench Presses (h2h)

Xavier Rhodes -130
Johnthan Banks -110

Fastest Time in the 40 Yard Dash by Rich Eisen

Over 6.10 seconds -160
Under 6.10 seconds +120

Barkevious Mingo (LSU) 40 yard dash - O/U 4.59 sec

Over -115
Under -115

Best 40 yard dash time O/U 4.30 sec

Over -115
Under -115

Best bench press performance O/U 44.5 Reps

Over -115
Under -115

Best broad jump performer O/U 11 feet 2 inches

Over -115
Under -115

Best vertical leap performer

Over 43½ inches -115
Under 43½ inches -115

C. Patterson (Tenn) 40 yard dash - O/U 4.45 sec

Over -115
Under -115

Can anyone break S.Paea bench press record-49 reps?

Yes +325
No -450

Geno Smith (WVU) 40 yard dash - O/U 4.76 sec

Over -115
Under -115

Jesse Williams (bama) bench press - O/U 40.5 reps

Over -110
Under -120

Manti Te'o - 40 yard dash time O/U 4.77 sec

Over -130
Under +100

Manti Te'o - Bench Press Reps O/U 27.5 reps

Over -120
Under -110

Montee Ball (Wisconsin) 40 yard dash - O/U 4.61sec

Over -115
Under -115

Rich Eisen's 40 yard dash time - O/U 6.00 seconds

Over 6 Seconds -120
Under 6 Seconds -110

Who will have more bench press reps?

Eric Fisher (Central Michigan) -130
Luke Joeckel (Texas A&M) +100

Who will have more bench press reps?

Chance Warmack (Alabama) -125
Lane Johnson (Oklahoma) -105

Who will have more bench press reps?

Bjoern Werner (FSU) -120
Damontre Moore (Texas A&M) -110

Who will record the better broad jump?

Kenny Vaccaro (Texas) -110
Eric Reid (LSU) -120

Who will record the better vertical leap?

Xavier Rhodes (Florida State) +100
Jonathan Banks (Miss St) -130

Who will run a faster 40-yard dash?

Colin Klein (Kansas State) +130
EJ Manuel (Florida State) -160

Who will run the faster 40-yard dash?

Landry Jones (Oklahoma) -115
Tyler Wilson (Arkansas) -115

Who will run the faster 40-yard dash?

Zach Ertz (Stanford) -115
Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame) -115

Who will run the faster 40-yard dash?

Keenan Allen (California) -115
DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson) -115

Who will run the faster 40-yard dash?

Sharrif Floyd (Florida) -120
Star Lotulelei (Utah) -110

Who will run the faster 40-yard dash?

Alec Ogletree (Georgia) -115
Arthur Brown (Kansas St) -115

Who will run the faster 40-yard dash?

Dee Milliner (Alabama) -115
Desmond Trufant (Washington) -115

Will someone break C. Johnson 40-record (4.24sec)?

Yes +350
No -500

**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 08:56 AM

NASCAR betting: Budweiser Duel preview and picks
By GREG ENGLE

There are very few things in life that are sure bets. And so it goes with NASCAR’s opening salvo in the 2013 Sprint Cup season, the Daytona 500.

No one can say who will take the checkered flag Sunday. In fact, at this point, just where the 43 drivers will start and exactly who those drivers will be are somewhat of a mystery.

Some of the mystery will be solved Thursday with the running of the Duels At Daytona. The annual qualifying races will set the field for Sunday’s big show. And while there is very little drama this year as to who will be racing Sunday, racers compete to win and that always makes for a great show.

The top 15 finishers in each Duel – not including Danica Patrick (won Daytona 500 pole) or Jeff Gordon (starting No. 2) – will fill spots No. 3-32 in the starting lineup. The top 15 from the first Duel will make up the inside row and the top 15 from the second Duel will fill the outside row.

Spots 33-36 will go to those drivers not already locked in who earned the top four speeds during last Sunday’s pole qualifying. Spots 37-42 will go to the top six cars in 2012 owner points that are not already locked in. The 43rd position goes to the most recent past champion. If there is no eligible past champion, it reverts back to 2012 owner points.

For Mike Bliss and Brian Keselowski, the Duel at Daytona is vital. Because of their owner points and qualifying results (speeds were 44th and 45th, respectively), the only way they can make the Daytona 500 is via their Duel races. Keselowski is in the first Duel while Bliss is in the second. Consider them wildcards. They have very little chance of winning but that doesn’t mean they won’t try to get near the front.

Patrick will lead the 23 starters in the first Duel. While she may try and maintain the lead, look for her to be guarded should she fall back. Patrick will want to simply survive the 150-mile race intact. If she wrecks her car and is forced to a backup, she will lose her pole position and be forced to start in the back.

The other unknown in both races will be the new Gen 6 car. With the exception of the few drivers who survived the Sprint Unlimited last Saturday night, no one has had any real drafting practice with the new cars. That alone could make for a couple of very wild races.

Among the favorites in the first race are Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick. Harvick won the Sprint Unlimited last Saturday. The first Duel should come down to Harvick, Johnson and Stewart. The win will probably be settled among them with the best shot going to Harvick. The spoiler could be Greg Biffle; he was second in the Unlimited and knows how to survive to be around at the end.

The second Duel will be led by Jeff Gordon who is not only a Daytona 500 winner but knows how to stay out in front at restrictor plate races. He has six wins at Daytona the most among active drivers. If Gordon’s Hendrick Motorsports Chevy has the same speed he had last Sunday look for him to stay at the front and possibly go all the way. Expect his teammate Kasey Kahne to give him a run for his money however. Kahne has never won here, but showed he had the speed last Sunday. Same with Kyle Busch; Busch does have a win here and was looking strong last Saturday night until he was caught up in an accident. The overall favorite of the second race though is Matt Kenseth. In his first outing in his new Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, last Saturday night, Kenseth staged a dominating performance but faded late. If he has that same magic Thursday and can maintain it for 60 laps, he could be the car to beat.

Favorites

First Duel

Kevin Harvick
Tony Stewart
Jimmie Johnson

Second Duel

Matt Kenseth
Jeff Gordon
Kasey Kahne

Odds to win Budweiser Duels

Duel 1

Dale Earnhardt Jr. +600
Kevin Harvick +600
Tony Stewart +600
Jimmie Johnson +700
Brad Keselowski +700
Greg Biffle +700
Carl Edwards +800
Denny Hamlin +800
Joey Logano +1200
Kurt Busch +1200
Martin Truex Jr. +1200
Trevor Bayne +1500
Juan Montoya +2000
Field +800

Duel 2

Matt Kenseth +400
Kyle Busch +400
Clint Bowyer +500
Kasey Kahne +600
Jeff Gordon +700
Jeff Burton +1000
Ryan Newman +1000
Jamie McMurray +1000
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. +1500
Paul Menard +1500
Austin Dillon +1500
Mark Martin +1500
Field +800

**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 08:57 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 21

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LASALLE (18 - 6) at TEMPLE (17 - 8) - 2/21/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 160-123 ATS (+24.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TEMPLE is 75-48 ATS (+22.2 Units) in February games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
TEMPLE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 3-2 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 5-0 straight up against LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CINCINNATI (19 - 7) at CONNECTICUT (17 - 7) - 2/21/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CONNECTICUT is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 2-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 2-1 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA (12 - 13) at ARKANSAS (16 - 9) - 2/21/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-0 straight up against ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DREXEL (11 - 15) at DELAWARE (14 - 13) - 2/21/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
DREXEL is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 3-2 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 3-2 straight up against DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (15 - 12) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (14 - 12) - 2/21/2013, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 63-90 ATS (-36.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 63-90 ATS (-36.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FLA ATLANTIC (12 - 16) at N TEXAS (10 - 18) - 2/21/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 3-1 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 2-2 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TROY (11 - 16) at LA-LAFAYETTE (10 - 17) - 2/21/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
TROY is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
TROY is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 2-1 against the spread versus LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 2-1 straight up against TROY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA-MONROE (4 - 18) at W KENTUCKY (13 - 14) - 2/21/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
W KENTUCKY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 4-0 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 4-0 straight up against LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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S ALABAMA (15 - 9) at MIDDLE TENN ST (23 - 4) - 2/21/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-1 straight up against S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PENN ST (8 - 17) at ILLINOIS (19 - 8) - 2/21/2013, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 2-1 straight up against ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DUKE (22 - 3) at VIRGINIA TECH (11 - 14) - 2/21/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
DUKE is 162-119 ATS (+31.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
VIRGINIA TECH is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-11 ATS (-12.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-12 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-2 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-1 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CALIFORNIA (16 - 9) at OREGON (21 - 5) - 2/21/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
OREGON is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 3-2 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 5-0 straight up against OREGON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (11 - 14) at COLORADO (17 - 8) - 2/21/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
UTAH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
UTAH is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
UTAH is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
UTAH is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-1 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 3-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN FRANCISCO (11 - 15) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (8 - 18) - 2/21/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-43 ATS (+17.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-33 ATS (+21.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 184-228 ATS (-66.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 184-228 ATS (-66.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN DIEGO (13 - 14) at PORTLAND (10 - 18) - 2/21/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
PORTLAND is 103-137 ATS (-47.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
PORTLAND is 41-73 ATS (-39.3 Units) in February games since 1997.
PORTLAND is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
PORTLAND is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PORTLAND is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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STANFORD (15 - 11) at OREGON ST (13 - 13) - 2/21/2013, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
STANFORD is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 3-3 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 4-2 straight up against OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BYU (20 - 8) at ST MARYS-CA (22 - 5) - 2/21/2013, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 62-101 ATS (-49.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 4-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 3-1 straight up against BYU over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WOFFORD (11 - 17) at GA SOUTHERN (11 - 16) - 2/21/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WOFFORD is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WOFFORD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GA SOUTHERN is 3-2 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
WOFFORD is 4-1 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UNC-GREENSBORO (7 - 18) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (11 - 16) - 2/21/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-GREENSBORO is 4-1 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
UNC-GREENSBORO is 3-2 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TENN-MARTIN (7 - 18) at TENNESSEE TECH (9 - 16) - 2/21/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
TENN-MARTIN is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TENNESSEE TECH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 4-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ELON (18 - 8) at SAMFORD (10 - 17) - 2/21/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ELON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
ELON is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
SAMFORD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAMFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
SAMFORD is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 4-1 against the spread versus ELON over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 3-2 straight up against ELON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 08:58 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 21

-- Temple's last five games (3-2) were all decided by one point, first time that happened in at least 15 years; Owls won last seven games against LaSalle, winning last three played here, by 12-8-6 points. Explorers are 8-2 in last ten games, winning last four, three by 9+ points- they've won last three road games. Temple is 3-2 in conference home games. A-16 home teams are 3-10 when spread is 2 or less points.
-- UConn won six of last nine games vs Cincinnati, but Bearcats won last two visits here, by 12-3 points; road teams won four of last five series games. Huskies won five of last seven games, are 4-2 at home in Big East games, with three wins by 8+ points. Cincy lost three of last four games, but they're 4-2 on Big East road, with losses by 2-4 points. Big East home teams are 9-26 if spread is 5 or less points.
-- Georgia won its last three games vs Arkansas by 13-1-22 points; they turn ball over 23.4% oftime, bad news vs Arkansas team forces foes to turn ball over 25.1% of time. SEC double digit home favorites are 10-14 vs spread. Hogs won four of last five games, beating Florida/Mizzou in last two home games; they're 6-0 in SEC home games, with four wins by 11+ points. Dawgs are 3-3 on SEC road, losing by 33-17-10 points.
-- Delaware (+5.5) won 66-64 at Drexel Jan 28, making 53% inside arc, just second win in last six series games for Hens; Drexel lost three of its last four visits here, losing by 3-4-11 points. CAA home favorites of 5 or less points are 11-15 vs spread. Last three Delaware games were won by total of five points. First road game for Drexel in 19 days; they're 3-4 in last seven games, with three losses by 7 or less points.

-- Ark-Little Rock (-5) beat FIU 88-76 at home Jan 12, third series win in row for Trojans, by 8-14-14 points. UALR is 3-2 in last five visits to FIU. Panthers won their last three home games by 3-19-5 points; eight of their last nine wins are by 6 or less points. Sun Belt home favorites of 6 or less points are 14-12 vs spread. UALR lost three of last four games; five of their last seven were decided by 5 or less points.
-- Middle Tennessee (-7.5) won 60-56 at South Alabama Jan 5, in game they led by 15 with 9:00 left; Raiders are 9-2 in last 11 games vs USA, winning last four by 23-16-21-4 points. Jaguars lost last three visits to MTSU by 27-23-16 points; they're 7-1 in last eight games overall, with three of last four wins by 4 or less points. MTSU is 8-0 at home in Sun Belt games, with seven wins by 13+points. Sun Belt double digit home favorites are 11-4 vs spread.
-- Duke didn't play true road game in pre-conference; they're 3-3 in ACC road games, winning by 5-19-1 points (won by 19 at FSU). ACC home underdogs are 16-5 vs spread; double digit favorites are 10-5, but 0-2 on road. Virginia Tech lost last eight games, losing last four at home by 16-9-5-10 points. Duke won last four series games, beating Hokies twice in LY's games, by 4-5 points- they won four of last five visits here, with wins by 13-17-7-15 points.
-- Cal (-1.5) beat Oregon 58-54 at home Feb 2, despite Ducks shooting 60% inside arc; they've beaten Oregon 10 times in row, with last four wins here all by 10+ points. Ducks are 5-1 in Pac-12 home games, with loss to Colorado. Bears won last three games, by 8-13-8 points, scoring 76+ points in all three; they've won five of last six games but are 3-4 on Pac-12 road. Pac-12 home faves of 6 or less points are 11-23 vs spread.
-- Colorado (-5) lost 58-55 at Utah Feb 2, game Utes led by 22 in second half; Buffs won six of last eight games, with four of last five decided by 4 or less points. Utah is 1-5 on Pac-12 road, losing by 1-13-10-18-9; three of their last five games were decided by 5 or less points. Last three Colorado home wins were all by 10+ points, but four of their last five games overall were decided by 4 or less points. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 3-8 vs spread.

-- San Francisco (-7) beat LMU 62-53 at home Jan 19, holdng Lions to 28.3% from floor; it was 6th win in last nine series games for Dons, who lost four of last six games overall, but won three of last four road games. Lions lost last ten games; they're 1-5 at home in WCC, with three of last five losses by 4 or less points. WCC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 0-6 vs spread. USF is 5-2 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
-- Stanford made 14-25 from arc, turned ball over only four times in its 81-73 (-9.5) win over Oregon State Feb 3, its third straight series win, by 2-5-8 points- they won here LY 103-101 in four OTs. Beavers lost five of last seven games, are 2-5 at home in Pac-12, beating Wash/Utah. Stanford won five of last seven visits to Corvallis. Underdogs are 16-6 in Pac-12 games if spread is 3 or less points.
-- Dellavedova hit running 3-pointer at buzzer to give St Mary's a 70-69 (+5) win Jan 16 in Provo, its third straight series win. BYU lost 98-82 in its visit here LY. Gaels were 10-25 from arc in Provo; they've won 10 of last 11 games, are 5-1 at home in WCC, with four wins by 12+ points- their last four wins are by 10+. WCC single digit home favorites are 6-9 vs spread. BYU is 0-5 vs teams ranked in the top 60.
-- Elon (-12) beat Samford 77-66 at home Feb 2, despite Bulldogs hitting 11-18 inside arc, 11-32 inside it; Phoenix won 10 of last 11 games, with last three wins by 4 or less points, or in OT- they're 5-2 on road in their league games. Samford won three of last four games; they're 5-2 at home in league, but tun ball over 21.2% of time. Samford is 1-12 vs teams in top 225; Elon is #201. SoCon home underdogs are 15-9 vs spread.

**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 09:02 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, February 21

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
LA SALLE vs. TEMPLE
La Salle is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Temple
La Salle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Temple is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Temple's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
WOFFORD vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
Wofford is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Georgia Southern
Wofford is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Georgia Southern is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CONNECTICUT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
DREXEL vs. DELAWARE
Drexel is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Drexel is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Delaware
Delaware is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Delaware's last 14 games when playing Drexel

7:00 PM
GEORGIA vs. ARKANSAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arkansas
Georgia is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Arkansas is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Georgia
Arkansas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Georgia

7:00 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. CHATTANOOGA
UNC Greensboro is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
UNC Greensboro is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chattanooga
Chattanooga is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Chattanooga is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. BOWLING GREEN
No trends available
Bowling Green is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Bowling Green's last 10 games

7:30 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Arkansas-Little Rock is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Florida International is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arkansas-Little Rock
Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas-Little Rock

8:00 PM
TROY vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Troy's last 7 games when playing on the road against Louisiana-Lafayet
Troy is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Louisiana-Lafayet
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Troy

8:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Louisiana-Monroe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Kentucky's last 5 games at home
Western Kentucky is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home

8:00 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. NORTH TEXAS
Florida Atlantic is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against North Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida Atlantic's last 7 games on the road
North Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
North Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida Atlantic

8:00 PM
ELON vs. SAMFORD
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Elon's last 5 games on the road
Elon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Samford is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Elon
Samford is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. TENNESSEE TECH
Tennessee-Martin is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Tennessee-Martin
Tennessee Tech is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tennessee-Martin

8:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
South Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Middle Tennessee
South Alabama is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Middle Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:15 PM
PENN STATE vs. ILLINOIS
Penn State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Penn State is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Illinois's last 10 games
Illinois is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Penn State

9:00 PM
DUKE vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Duke is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 1-5-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Virginia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
CALIFORNIA vs. OREGON
California is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oregon
Oregon is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against California
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon's last 5 games when playing at home against California

10:00 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games

10:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against Loyola Marymount
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
Loyola Marymount is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Loyola Marymount's last 12 games when playing San Francisco

10:00 PM
UTAH vs. COLORADO
Utah is 2-22 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

11:00 PM
STANFORD vs. OREGON STATE
Stanford is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Stanford is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Oregon State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Oregon State is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Stanford

11:00 PM
BYU vs. ST. MARY'S
BYU is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
BYU is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Mary's last 5 games when playing BYU
St. Mary's is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing BYU

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**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 09:02 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, February 21

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Study group: Thursday’s Top 25 NCB betting notes
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Duke Blue Devils at Virginia Tech Hokies (+13, 151)

Duke looks to rebound from a loss to Maryland when it visits Virginia Tech on Thursday. The No. 6 Blue Devils have lost three of their last 10 games and are a distant second in the Atlantic Coast Conference behind runaway leader Miami. The Blue Devils are playing back-to-back road games for just the second time all season. Virginia Tech has lost eight consecutive contests since defeating Wake Forest on Jan. 19.

The Hokies are experiencing a dismal season in James Johnson’s first season as coach. Virginia Tech is in last place in the 12-team conference. Duke’s loss to Maryland came in its fourth contest in 10 days and coach Mike Krzyzewski said afterwards that his squad was tired. “We’re playing on fumes and I think you could tell that,” Krzyzewski said. The Blue Devils had enough energy to force 26 turnovers but were dominated by a 40-20 margin on the boards. Coach K is tied with legendary Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp for the third-most wins (876) at one school.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

ABOUT DUKE (22-3 SU, 9-3 ACC, 13-12-0 ATS): Senior forward Mason Plumlee struggled against Maryland with a season-low four points and only three rebounds. It was the worst all-around game of the season for a player averaging 17.6 points and 10.4 rebounds. “There is so much pressure for Mason to play outstanding,” Krzyzewski said afterwards. “That wears on you as the season goes on.” Plumlee has 14 double-doubles this season and is 13 rebounds away from becoming the ninth player in Duke history to reach 1,000 career points and rebounds. Senior guard Seth Curry averages 16.9 points and has made a team-best 62 3-pointers. Sophomore guard Quinn Cook has four steals in each of the past two games and has a team-leading 44 to go with a 12.3 scoring average.

ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (11-14 SU, 2-10 ACC, 10-10-2 ATS): Freshman forward Marshall Wood had 14 points and 16 rebounds against North Carolina State for his first career double-double. Wood’s big outing raised his season averages to 4.7 points and 4.3 rebounds and repeating his stellar game against Duke would rate as a huge accomplishment. Senior guard Erick Green leads the nation with a 25.3 average and had 29 points and eight assists against the Wolfpack. Green is adept at getting to the free-throw line and is making 6.9 free throws per game. Junior forward Jarell Eddie averages 13 points.

TRENDS:

* Under is 7-1 in the last eight meetings.
* Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Virginia Tech.
* Road team is 8-3-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

TIP-INS:

1. Duke is 40-8 against Virginia Tech and is 11-3 against the Hokies during Krzyzewski’s tenure.

2. Curry has 12 20-point outings this season, including four of the past six games.

3. Green has scored 20 or more points in 23 of Virginia Tech’s 25 games.

California Golden Bears at Oregon Ducks (-6, 132)

Oregon looks to end a 10-game losing streak to California on Thursday when the 23rd-ranked Ducks host the Bears in a key Pac-12 matchup. Oregon leads the conference by one game over Arizona and UCLA and holds a two-game lead over Arizona State and surging California. The Bears have won five of their last six games behind the play of junior guard Allen Crabbe, who was named Pac-12 player of week for the second time in a row.

After losing three straight, the Ducks have bounced back with three consecutive wins, including a 79-77 overtime victory over Washington State on Saturday. Center Tony Woods was ejected in the first half for throwing a deliberate elbow to the back of Brock Motum’s head, but he will be available against the Bears. The 6-11 senior had 14 points and eight rebounds in the Ducks’ 58-54 loss to California on Feb. 2.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPNU.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA (16-9, 8-5 Pac-12, 9-13-1 ATS): Crabbe averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in wins over UCLA and USC, but most everyone is talking about his altercation with coach Mike Montgomery during the Bears’ 76-68 win over the Trojans. Crabbe briefly left the game in the second half after being shoved by Montgomery, but the 66-year-old coach has apparently avoided a suspension. The incident has overshadowed the Bears’ recent surge, which includes wins over Oregon and Arizona. Junior forward Richard Solomon has scored 31 points over his last two games, and guard Justin Cobbs is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 85.5 percent from the foul line.

ABOUT NO. 23 OREGON (21-5, 10-3, 10-14 ATS): The Ducks have gradually adjusted to life without point guard Dominic Artis, who remains out indefinitely with a foot injury. Junior Johnathan Loyd has struggled to replace the talented freshman, but he had seven assists against Washington State. Senior forward E.J. Singler scored a season-high 24 points in the win, and he’s scored 20-plus points in two of his last three games. Forward Carlos Emory has averaged 15 points in the last two games, while Arsalan Kazemi ranks third in the Pac-12 with 9.6 rebounds per game. The Ducks lead the conference in rebounding margin at plus-7.8.

TRENDS:

* Golden Bears are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in Oregon.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Oregon.
* Golden Bears are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.

TIP-INS:

1. Oregon, which is 15-1 at Matthew Knight Arena this season, had its 20-game home win streak snapped by Colorado on Feb. 7.

2. Solomon had 13 points and 12 rebounds in 27 minutes in the Bears’ win over Oregon earlier this month.

3. Singler became the winningest men’s basketball player in school history on Saturday with 82 career victories.

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**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 09:03 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 21

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WINNIPEG (6-8-0-1, 13 pts.) at CAROLINA (8-5-0-1, 17 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 7-5 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 7-5-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (9-3-0-4, 22 pts.) at WASHINGTON (5-9-0-1, 11 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 71-50 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 25-11 ATS (+12.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 50-35 ATS (+10.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-26 ATS (-15.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-4 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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BUFFALO (6-10-0-1, 13 pts.) at TORONTO (10-7-0-0, 20 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 20-11 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 240-173 ATS (+36.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 41-26 ATS (+69.8 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
TORONTO is 32-49 ATS (+85.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 147-145 ATS (-55.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-7 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-7-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

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FLORIDA (4-7-0-4, 12 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (8-9-0-1, 17 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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NY RANGERS (8-6-0-1, 17 pts.) at OTTAWA (9-6-0-2, 20 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 20-6 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 16-5 ATS (+9.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 17-7 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 8-7 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 8-7-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (6-9-0-1, 13 pts.) at MONTREAL (11-4-0-1, 23 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 14-11 ATS (+33.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 4-4 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.4 Units)

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BOSTON (9-2-0-2, 20 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (8-6-0-1, 17 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-6 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-6-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.3 Units)

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COLUMBUS (4-10-0-2, 10 pts.) at DETROIT (7-6-0-3, 17 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-5-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

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VANCOUVER (8-3-0-4, 20 pts.) at DALLAS (8-7-0-1, 17 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 21-26 ATS (-18.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 194-135 ATS (+2.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 191-168 ATS (+363.6 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 27-9 ATS (+15.2 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 14-4 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 6-3 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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MINNESOTA (7-6-0-2, 16 pts.) at EDMONTON (6-6-0-3, 15 pts.) - 2/21/2013, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 14-27 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 18-36 ATS (+56.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 10-24 ATS (+34.4 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 13-35 ATS (+61.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 8-17 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 12-28 ATS (+44.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-2 (+7.7 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 10-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 09:03 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 21

Hot teams
-- Hurricanes won five of their last seven games.
-- Washington won three of its last four games.
-- Maple Leafs won six of their last eight games.
-- Flyers won last two games, scoring 13 goals.
-- Ottawa won its last two games, 3-1/2-1.
-- Montreal won its last five games, outscoring opponents 15-5.
-- Bruins won seven of their last ten games. Tampa Bay won its last two games, scoring 10 goals, after losing previous six games.
-- Dallas Stars won five of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Jets lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Devils lost three of their last four games.
-- Sabres lost four of last five games; they fired their coach yesterday, a guy who had been their coach since 1997.
-- Florida lost its last five games, shut out three times.
-- Rangers lost two of last three games, scoring six goals.
-- Islanders lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Blue Jackets lost six of their last seven games. Detroit lost its last four games, giving up 16 goals.
-- Canucks lost last three games, all 4-3 games.
-- Oilers lost seven of their last nine games. Minnesota lost five of six on road.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Winnipeg-Carolina games went over the total.
-- Four of last five New Jersey-Washington games stayed under.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Toronto's last ten games.
-- Five of last seven Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight New York-Ottawa games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Islander-Montreal games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-1 in Bruins' last six visits to Tampa Bay.
-- Last five Columbus-Detroit games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-1-2 in last eight Vancouver-Dallas games.
-- Under is 7-1-2 in last ten Edmonton games.

Series records
-- Jets won three of last four visits to Raleigh.
-- Devils won last four games with Washington, allowing seven goals.
-- Sabres lost five of last six visits to Toronto.
-- Flyers won five of last seven games against Florida.
-- Rangers won seven of last eight visits to Ottawa.
-- Islanders won four of last six games against Montreal.
-- Home team won last eight Boston-Tampa Bay games.
-- Blue Jackets lost ten of last eleven visits to Detroit.
-- Dallas Stars won four of last five games against Vancouver.
-- Oilers lost ten of last twelve games against Minnesota.

**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 09:04 AM

NHL

Thursday, February 21

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Toronto is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games at home

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. WASHINGTON
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games

7:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing Carolina
Winnipeg is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg

7:30 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

7:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Columbus is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Columbus

7:30 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. MONTREAL
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Montreal
NY Islanders are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games
Montreal is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

7:30 PM
NY RANGERS vs. OTTAWA
NY Rangers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road
NY Rangers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Ottawa is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 7 games

8:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. DALLAS
Vancouver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Vancouver is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Vancouver
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

9:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. EDMONTON
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Edmonton's last 19 games
Edmonton is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

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**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 09:05 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 21

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MIAMI (37 - 14) at CHICAGO (31 - 22) - 2/21/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-5 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-6 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (43 - 12) at LA CLIPPERS (39 - 17) - 2/21/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 80-50 ATS (+25.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 36-13 ATS (+21.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 82-122 ATS (-52.2 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 274-328 ATS (-86.8 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 140-192 ATS (-71.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 93-126 ATS (-45.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-4 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 21

Hot Teams
-- Miami won last eight games, covered last five (6-3 last nine AF).
-- Spurs won 15 of their last 16 games (3-3 AU). Clippers won their last four games, all by 10+ points (1-4 last five HF).

Cold Teams
-- Bulls lost four of their last six games (2-3 HU).

Totals
-- Five of last six Miami games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five San Antonio games.

Back-to-backs
-- Miami is 3-2 vs spread on road if it played night before.

NBA

Thursday, February 21

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. CHICAGO
Miami is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games when playing at home against Miami

10:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 21 of San Antonio's last 25 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
San Antonio is 21-4 SU in their last 25 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games at home
LA Clippers are 4-21 SU in their last 25 games when playing San Antonio

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NBA

Thursday, February 21

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NBA TNT doubleheader: Heat at Bulls, Spurs at Clippers
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Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls (+2.5, 186.5)

The streaking Miami Heat sent a loud message to the rest of the league with a dominating road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in their final game before the All-Star break. The Heat made another statement with a scintillating comeback in Atlanta on Wednesday night and will carry a season-high, eight-game winning streak into Thursday night's matchup at the Chicago Bulls. Miami blitzed the Hawks with 40 points in the fourth quarter to erase a 10-point deficit and notch their fifth straight win by double digits.

Chicago has played eight of its last nine away from home and will hit the road for two more games following Thursday's matchup. The Bulls rebounded from an ugly offensive performance in a 71-69 loss at Boston prior to the break with a solid effort in a 96-87 win at New Orleans on Tuesday night. While Derrick Rose continues to practice and make steady progress in his comeback from knee surgery, the return of point guard Kirk Hinrich gave Chicago its starting lineup intact for the first time in eight games.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE HEAT (37-14, 27-24-0 ATS): Miami typically relies on LeBron James and running mates Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, but the bench made the difference in Wednesday's win at Atlanta. Ray Allen and Shane Battier combined for 24 points and five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Heat shot a blistering 14 of 18 overall during the final 12 minutes. Battier was 5-of-8 from behind the arc to continue a torrid six-game stretch that has seen him connect on 60 percent (21 of 35) of his 3-point attempts. Allen is averaging 14 points in his last three games after failing to top seven points in his previous six outings.

ABOUT THE BULLS (31-22, 23-30-0 ATS): Rose practiced 5-on-5 for the second time this week but coach Tom Thibodeau said there is no timetable for his star point guard's return. Hinrich handed out 10 assists in his return to the lineup and provided a smoother offensive flow. "He's a huge part of what we do, and it just feels good to have Kirk back," center Joakim Noah said. "What he brings to our team, it's hard to measure." Noah, who missed three games earlier this month while battling a foot injury, has registered three double-doubles in the last four games, including a 15-point, 17-rebound effort vs. New Orleans.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Chicago.
* Heat are 6-14-2 ATS in the last 22 meetings in Chicago.
* Heat are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Chicago won at Miami 96-89 on Jan. 4 and has taken the last four home matchups with the Heat.

2. James had his franchise-record streak of 30-point games snapped at seven Wednesday night.

3. Heat F Mike Miller sat out Wednesday due to ear and sinus infections and backup C Chris Andersen sprained his foot in the game.

San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers (-3, 200)

Fresh off his MVP performance in Sunday’s NBA All-Star game, Chris Paul will be trying to guide the Los Angeles Clippers to a fifth straight win when they host the Western Conference-leading San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. The Clippers have had a full week off since demolishing the Los Angeles Lakers and are hoping their momentum carries through the long break. The Spurs got back to their rodeo road trip on Tuesday and have won four straight.

San Antonio has won 15 of its last 16 games to ascend to the top of the West but has had a tough time against Los Angeles in two previous meetings. The Clippers handed the Spurs their worst loss of the season 106-84 in Los Angeles on Nov. 7 and suffered a rare home loss to the Clippers 92-87 only 12 days later. Los Angeles has looked dangerous since Paul returned to full health before the break and have won by an average of 16.3 points during their four-game winning streak.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE SPURS (43-12, 30-23-2 ATS): San Antonio is 5-1 through the first six games of its nine-game road trip and has been at its best against the better teams on the trip in double-digit victories over the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets. The Spurs showed a tendency to play down to the level of competition on the rest of the stops, including a loss at Detroit, a one-point victory at Cleveland and a 108-102 victory in Sacramento on Tuesday. All-Star Tony Parker has become an even bigger part of the offense recently and is averaging 29 points and nine assists in his last five games. Parker has scored at least 20 points in 12 of his last 13 starts to help the Spurs cover over some nagging injuries to the likes of Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. All three of San Antonio’s stars should be healthy and ready to go on Thursday.

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (39-17, 31-25-0 ATS): Paul collected 20 points and 15 assists in Sunday’s All-Star game and seemed to be in complete control of a Western Conference roster that also included Parker, Duncan, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant. The All-Star point guard’s return to full health after a knee injury has been the biggest reason for Los Angeles’ latest surge. Paul had 24 points and 13 assists in last Thursday’s 125-101 drubbing of the Lakers and has averaged 10.5 assists during the four-game winning streak. The Clippers have been one of the most talked-about teams in advance of Thursday’s trade deadline but reportedly are not looking to move backup point guard Eric Bledsoe or center DeAndre Jordan - the two pieces most coveted by potential trading partners.

TRENDS:

* Under is 19-4-1 in the last 24 meetings in Los Angeles.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Spurs are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles.
* Spurs are 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Parker has been held to a total of 15 points in the two losses to the Clippers this season.

2. Paul has averaged 19.3 points and 8.4 assists in 26 career games against San Antonio.

3. Los Angeles is 21-5 at home and has won its last three at Staples Center, including last week’s win as the road team against the Lakers.

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**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 09:32 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Duke at Virginia Tech
The Blue Devils look to take advantage of a Virginia Tech team that is 1-5-2 ATS in its last 8 home games. Duke is the pick (-13) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Devils favored by 16 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Duke (-13). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Game 505-506: LaSalle at Temple (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 62.656; Temple 65.165
Dunkel Line: Temple by 2 1/2; 145
Vegas Line: Temple by 1; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-1); Over

Game 507-508: Cincinnati at Connecticut (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 66.035; Connecticut 71.403
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 5 1/2; 123
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 1; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+1); Under

Game 509-510: Georgia at Arkansas (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 57.418; Arkansas 69.617
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 12; 126
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 10; 132 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-10); Under

Game 511-512: Drexel at Delaware (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 51.913; Delaware 57.354
Dunkel Line: Delaware by 5 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Delaware by 2; 130
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (-2); Over

Game 513-514: AR-Little Rock at Florida International (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Little Rock 49.762; Florida International 55.984
Dunkel Line: Florida International by 6; 153
Vegas Line: Florida International by 4 1/2; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (-4 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Florida Atlantic at North Texas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 48.700; North Texas 50.409
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 1 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: North Texas by 4 1/2; 135
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+4 1/2); Under

Game 517-518: Troy at UL-Lafayette (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 47.443; UL-Lafayette 55.535
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 8; 137
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 5; 134
Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (-5); Over

Game 519-520: UL-Monroe at Western Kentucky (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 41.390; Western Kentucky 55.162
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 14; 131
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 11 1/2; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (-11 1/2); Under

Game 521-522: South Alabama at Middle Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 55.082; Middle Tennessee State 68.508
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 13 1/2; 126
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 15 1/2; 129 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (+15 1/2); Under

Game 523-524: Penn State at Illinois (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 55.144; Illinois 74.053
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 19; 135
Vegas Line: Illinois by 16; 130 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-16); Over

Game 525-526: Iowa at Nebraska (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings:
Dunkel Line:
Vegas Line:
Dunkel Pick:

Game 527-528: Duke at Virginia Tech (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 71.809; Virginia Tech 55.510
Dunkel Line: Duke by 16 1/2; 151
Vegas Line: Duke by 13; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-13); Over

Game 529-530: California at Oregon (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 63.101; Oregon 69.410
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 6 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Oregon by 5; 138
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-5); Over

Game 531-532: Utah at Colorado (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 57.136; Colorado 67.998
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 11; 120
Vegas Line: Colorado by 13; 123
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+13); Under

Game 533-534: San Francisco at Loyola Marymount (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 52.376; Loyola Marymount 52.110
Dunkel Line: Even; 129
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 2; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+2); Under

Game 535-536: San Diego at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 56.877; Portland 51.728
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 5; 128
Vegas Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 122
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-1 1/2); Over

Game 537-538: Stanford at Oregon State (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 63.986; Oregon State 64.133
Dunkel Line: Even; 141
Vegas Line: Stanford by 2; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+2); Under

Game 539-540: BYU at St. Mary's (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 59.781; St. Mary's 73.725
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 14; 155
Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 8; 150
Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (-8); Over

Game 541-542: Wofford at Georgia Southern (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 49.925; Georgia Southern 49.860
Dunkel Line: Even; 117
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 1 1/2; 112 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (+1 1/2); Over

Game 543-544: NC-Greensboro at Chattanooga (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 45.112; Chattanooga 45.837
Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 1; 144
Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 3; 148 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC-Greensboro (+3); Under

Game 545-546: Tennessee-Martin at Tennessee Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 38.742; Tennessee Tech 49.675
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 11; 140
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 8; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (-8); Over

Game 547-548: Belmont at Eastern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings:
Dunkel Line:
Vegas Line:
Dunkel Pick:

Game 549-550: Elon at Samford (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 50.656; Samford 51.575
Dunkel Line: Samford by 1; 118
Vegas Line: Elon by 3; 121 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+3); Under

**Udog** · 02-21-2013, 09:34 AM

NBA
Dunkel

San Antonio at LA Clippers
The Clippers look to take advantage of a San Antonio team that is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. LA is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-3). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Game 501-502: Miami at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 124.537; Chicago 123.524
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 1; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 3 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+3 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: San Antonio at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.204; LA Clippers 127.495
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 5 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3; 200
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-3); Under

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Thursday's Trends and Indexes - 2/21 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

Thursday's Trends and Indexes - 2/21 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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